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The Manchester Metropolitan University study into the long-term effects of vaping comes as a government ban on single-use vapes comes into force
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 13, 2025 Source:Vaping’s sickening side effects as study shows it’s ‘even worse than smoking’
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What would have been the possible evolutionary advantages for brain changes that occur in pregnancy?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 12, 2025 Source:‘Baby brain’ is real. 3 things to know about what’s happening to your brain
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What’s a sleep paralysis demon? And other facts of the bizarre phenomenon
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 11, 2025 Source:What’s a sleep paralysis demon? And other facts of the bizarre phenomenon
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McGill researchers identify blood markers linked to teen depression and brain changes
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 10, 2025 Source:McGill researchers identify blood markers linked to teen depression and brain changes
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Specialized JAK inhibitor anti-inflammatory drugs may leave body open to viral attacks, study suggests
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 9, 2025 Source:Common anti-inflammatory drugs may leave body open to viral attacks, study suggests Reference:JAK inhibitors remove innate immune barriers facilitating viral propagation
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House Calls, #974, June 8, 2025: The basics can help you
A little bit of basic science can end up saving you cash and harm from dubious health claims and sales pitches. The McGill Office for Science and Society publishes many articles like these to help educate and explain the reasoning behind spurious and legitimate health claims. The measles outbreak continues apace in Ontario and Europe.…
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Researchers urge caution when using ChatGPT to self-diagnose illnesses
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 5, 2025 Source:Researchers urge caution when using ChatGPT to self-diagnose illnesses
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Blocking Brain Inflammation Molecule May Halt Alzheimer’s
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 4, 2025 Source: Blocking Brain Inflammation Molecule May Halt Alzheimer’s Reference: STING deletion protects against amyloid β–induced Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis
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Can omega-6 fatty acids in nuts, vegetable oils lower heart disease and diabetes risk? Sure if you also regularly exercise, eat wholesome foods, sleep well, minimize alcohol consumption, don’t smoke, and maintain a normal blood pressure.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 3, 2025 Source:Can omega-6 fatty acids in nuts, vegetable oils lower heart disease and diabetes risk?